Finding the Third Proportional to 406,991 and 884,021
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 406,991 and 884,021 is: 1,920,173.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
406,991 : 884,021 = 884,021 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
406,991/884,021 = 884,021/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
406,991x = 884,021 × 884,021 - Step 4: Simplify right side
406,991x = 781,493,128,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 781,493,128,441/406,991 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,920,173.00
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 203,495.50 and 442,010.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 813,982 and 1,768,042
Double scale
Find third proportional to 406,993 and 884,025
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 610,486.50 and 1,326,031.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.17) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.